Are there crocodiles on the Gibb River Road?
Are there crocodiles on the Gibb River Road?
You will see crocodiles in the wild, both fresh and saltwater. Never assume any waterhole or river is safe to swim in unless advised that it is safe to do so by local authorities.
Is Gibb River Road 4WD only?
The track to the car park is 4WD only. Further along the Gibb River Road is picturesque Bell Gorge, the road’s most famous gorge.
How bad is the Gibb River Road?
The Gibb River Road conditions have a bad reputation. The trip is often portrayed as a rough and challenging drive. Four wheel driving the Gibb River Road is a big adventure for most Kimberley travellers. Especially people without 4WD experience are often nervous about tackling it.
How long does it take to drive the Gibb River Road?
The Gibb is a 660-kilometre track accessible between April and October, weather dependent. This itinerary is based on visiting the major attractions along the Gibb River Road. Allow 7-14 days to experience all the Gibb has to offer, or choose your “must-see” locations for a shorter trip!
Is the Gibb River Road suitable for caravans?
Gibb River Road Standard caravans are not suitable. There are several options to store your caravan in Broome and surrounds and consider hiring camping equipment instead. In Broome, Keshi Storage and Progressive Supplies offer caravan storage.
Do you need a snorkel for Gibb River Road?
You won’t need a snorkel for river crossings on the Gibb River Road that time of year, but if it’s very dry your air filter would not get quite as dusty if you had one.
Where do you stop on the Gibb River Road?
The Best Spots Along the Gibb River Road
- Tunnel Creek. Further down the road from Windjana Gorge is Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre long underground tunnel, and Western Australia’s oldest cave system.
- Bell Gorge.
- Adcock Gorge.
- Galvans Gorge.
- Manning Gorge.
- Mitchell Falls.
- El Questro.
Where do you stop Gibb River Road?
The Best Spots Along The Gibb River Road
- Bandilngan Windjana Gorge.
- Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek)
- Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge)
- Adcock Gorge.
- Galvans Gorge.
- Manning Gorge.
- Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls)
What should I pack for Gibb River Road?
Things you’ll need
- A spare fuel tank (or two)
- A weeks’ worth of food – there’s only one shop on the Gibb River Road and it’s incredibly overpriced – they do sell coffee though!
- At least one spare tyre – it’s definitely more sensible to bring two, but it depends if you have room.
Can you take an off road caravan on the Gibb River Road?
over a year ago. Hi RobynM, we have done the Gibb twice in 5 years and as long as you check with the tourist offices in either Kununurra or Derby, there should be no problem, take it easy though.
Is the Gibb River Road open now?
The Gibb River Road is now open all the way!
Can you free camp on Gibb River Road?
We usually choose to free camp but while travelling The Gibb River Road we were happy to stay at campgrounds, some within cattle stations as large as 3.5 million acres! We came from the Eastern Kununurra end and the free camp options were minimal anyway.
How big is the Gibb River Road in Australia?
Published on September 23, 2017. The Gibb River Road is one of a kind. Its 660 kilometre track traverses the wild Kimberley region of Western Australia, which is known as ‘Australia’s last frontier’, passing by some of Australia’s (and maybe the worlds’!) most spectacular waterfalls, gorges and swimming holes.
Where to camp on the Gibb River Road?
Located roughly half way between Kununurra and Derby on the iconic Gibb River Road, Mt Birdwood Downs Station is a pastoral station of 2500 ha located on the Gibb River Road in the West Kimberley. Our Tourism facilities include a bush style campground for tents, campervans and camper
When is the sealing of the Gibb River Road?
2020: Sealing of the Gibb River Road/Fairfields–Leopold Downs Road intersection 2020-21: Construction and seal of a 9 km unsealed section between Kimberley Downs Road and Kimberley Flats (subject to funding) Benefits
Who are the people on the Gibb River Road?
The route of the Gibb River Road crosses the traditional lands of many Kimberley peoples, including the Njikena, Bunuba, Ongkomi, Ngarinyin, Gedija, Worrorra and Wunumbal language groups.